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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Louise Arbour, 79, as Canada's 31st Governor General on May 5, 2026. King Charles III approved the appointment on Carney's recommendation, making Arbour the first Governor General appointed by the King.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Louise Arbour, 79, as Canada's 31st Governor General on May 5, 2026. King Charles III approved the appointment on Carney's recommendation, making Arbour the first Governor General appointed by the King.

Arbour was born in Montreal and holds a law degree from the University of Montreal. She is bilingual in English and French, a contrast to outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who faced criticism for lacking fluency in French during her tenure.

Arbour was born in Montreal and holds a law degree from the University of Montreal. She is bilingual in English and French, a contrast to outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who faced criticism for lacking fluency in French during her tenure.

Arbour served as a Supreme Court of Canada justice from 1999 to 2004 and previously held appointments on the Supreme Court of Ontario and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. She also served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2004 to 2008.

Arbour served as a Supreme Court of Canada justice from 1999 to 2004 and previously held appointments on the Supreme Court of Ontario and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. She also served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2004 to 2008.

In 1996, Arbour was appointed by the UN as chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Her work led to the first conviction for genocide since the Genocide Convention and the first war crimes indictment of a sitting head of state.

In 1996, Arbour was appointed by the UN as chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Her work led to the first conviction for genocide since the Genocide Convention and the first war crimes indictment of a sitting head of state.

Arbour led an independent review of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, submitting a 2022 report with 48 recommendations, including transferring prosecution of sexual offences to civilian courts. Legislation to implement that change remains before the House of Commons.

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Arbour led an independent review of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, submitting a 2022 report with 48 recommendations, including transferring prosecution of sexual offences to civilian courts. Legislation to implement that change remains before the House of Commons.

Arbour is a Companion of the Order of Canada and holds 42 honorary doctorates from universities worldwide. She is set to be sworn in as Governor General in early June, at which point she will also assume the role of commander-in-chief of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Arbour is a Companion of the Order of Canada and holds 42 honorary doctorates from universities worldwide. She is set to be sworn in as Governor General in early June, at which point she will also assume the role of commander-in-chief of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Louise Arbour Named Canada's 31st Governor General

Louise Arbour Named Canada's 31st Governor General

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Louise Arbour Named Canada's 31st Governor General

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